# Mumbai Road Project Cuts Travel Time

> Mumbai's new 8-lane road may slash Versova-Bangur Nagar commute from 50 to 15 minutes.
- Title: Mumbai Road Project Cuts Travel Time · Financialexpress
- Summary: Mumbai's new 8-lane road may slash Versova-Bangur Nagar commute from 50 to 15 minutes. Mumbai's 8-lane elevated road project aims to reduce travel time…
- Keywords: mumbai, versova, bangur nagar, elevated road, bmc, mumbai coastal road, december 2028, business, money, news, Road, Project
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/roadways-mumbais-8-lane-versova-bangur-nagar-road-may-cut-50-minute-trip-to-15-minutes-4353302
- Author: Anamika Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-04T08:11:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mumbai, versova, bangur nagar, elevated road, bmc, mumbai coastal road, december 2028, business, money, news
## Mumbai's New Road Project
A daily journey between Versova and Bangur Nagar could take up to 50 minutes now but may drop to 10-15 minutes once Mumbai's new eight-lane elevated road is done.
## Project Timeline
The 4.45 km corridor is part of Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project with BMC targeting completion by December 2028.
## Current Commute Issues
Motorists now face 40-50 minute travel times via Link Road or Swami Vivekanand Road due to traffic congestion.
## Elevated Road Benefits
The elevated route could cut travel time to 10-15 minutes after completion, according to BMC’s X update.
## Project Progress
Geotechnical work is done at MSRDC bridge point, with column erection starting and bridge foundations completed in some areas.
## December 2028 Deadline
BMC aims to finish the project by December 2028, with 27 months available to complete the bridge.
## Key takeaway

Mumbai's 8-lane elevated road project aims to reduce travel time between Versova and Bangur Nagar from 40-50 minutes to 10-15 minutes by December 2028.